Question: Nursing pioneers such as Virginia Henderson established the building blocks that have influenced today's nursing practice. Virginia Henderson's nursing goal was to help the individual gain independence through the provision of holistic care. Virginia developed the "Need Theory", which outlined her focus on nursing practice. Contemporary nursing practice today, also concentrates on a holistic approach and the National Safety Quality Health Standards (NSQHS) ensure health care is evidence based, safe, holistic and is in collaboration with patients and their families/carers. Go to the (NSQHS) website The NSQHS Standards | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Holistic care starts with the individual - Identify and then outline the purpose (intention) of the Standard that ensures health care meets individual needs (50-100 words)